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GALWAY PHD STUDENT SUCCESSFULLY APPEALS SEVERITY OF SENTENCE
Date Published: 10-Jul-2008
A PhD student was successful this week in his appeal against the severity of a four-month prison sentence imposed on him last year for being abusive and insulting to a Garda at a rave party and for resisting arrest.
Passing sentence initially in Galway District Court, Judge Mary Fahy said, 26 year old Gerald Glynn of 24 Beechcourt, Grattan Road, had shown no remorse for his belittling attitude towards Garda Peter McGuinness.
Glynn appealed the sentences the following month to the Circuit Criminal Court.
Judge Raymond Groarke decided to adjourn the matter for one year to see if Glynn behaved himself in the meantime.
State solicitor, William Kennedy told the Circuit Court hearing this week that Glynn had not come to the attention of the Gardai in the interim.
He suspended the sentences imposed in the District Court and bound Glynn to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for two years.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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